K'Lavon Chaisson

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		88	136	17.5	1
2025		16	31	7.5	0
2024		15	32	5.0	1
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Washington significantly overpaid for depth production, as K'Lavon Chaisson's one-year, $11M deal earns a D- CVI that reflects poor value alignment between compensation and output. Paying $11M annually for what amounts to a depth piece represents a fundamental mismatch — that's starter money for a player who hasn't consistently delivered starter-level impact since entering the league as a first-round pick in 2020. The fully-guaranteed $10.3M structure compounds the risk, essentially betting the entire contract amount on a player whose track record suggests he'll contribute primarily in rotational packages rather than as a three-down linebacker. While the short-term commitment limits long-term damage, this contract screams of a front office reaching for upside that may never materialize. The Commanders appear to be banking on unlocking potential that multiple coaching staffs haven't been able to tap, making this a high-cost gamble on a player whose ceiling remains frustratingly theoretical rather than demonstrated on the field.

Performance Analysis

K'Lavon Chaisson grades as a depth piece among NFL linebackers — a below-average player at the position. His strongest area is sack production at 0.47 (well above the NFL average of 0.23), ranking as well above average for the position. Tackling, at 1.94 compared to an NFL average of 3.80, is where he falls short relative to the position. His profile suggests a pass-rush specialist rather than an every-down linebacker.